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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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